Meet our GCSE tutors

I'm an A-Level and GCSE tutor in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Accounting, with many years of experience teaching students one-to-one on platforms including Varsity Tutors and Wyzant, and privately. I hold a degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA with a specialization in Project Management, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Information Systems Management. I also studied English Literature and History at an advanced level, achieving top marks, which helps me teach students to write clear, well-structured exam answers.

Over the years I've worked with students from beginners through to exam preparation, and I tailor each lesson to the specification and exam style they are working toward, whether that's AQA, Edexcel, OCR or another board. My approach is simple and personal. I explain difficult topics in plain language with everyday examples, such as using a car journey to teach velocity, acceleration and graphs, so students understand why the methods work and not just how to use them. I teach step-by-step methods for calculations and exam questions, with past-paper-style practice and time management. Every lesson is built around the student's needs and learning style, so they understand the material and enjoy learning it.

Thanassis D had always seen learning as a map—layered, dynamic, and waiting to be explored. His studies in Computer Science and Earth Observation had sparked a lifelong pursuit: to bridge the technical with the human, the satellite with the classroom.

Each morning, he stepped into the American College of Greece not just as a teacher, but as a mentor within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. His students didn’t just memorize code—they trained AI models, analyzed real-world datasets, and asked big questions. Under his guidance, classrooms transformed into innovation labs.

Thanassis D has more than six years of experience providing private tuition in Computer Science and Information Technology, including support for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level students. He teaches core areas such as programming, algorithms, computational thinking, data structures, databases, computer systems, networking and data representation, with a strong emphasis on problem solving, exam preparation and developing students’ confidence with programming. He is comfortable adapting his teaching to different specifications and assessment formats.

By afternoon, Thanassis shifted roles, contributing to cutting-edge projects at the National Observatory of Athens. There, amidst servers and satellite feeds, he designed algorithms to predict floods, track wildfires, and model crop growth. His work wasn’t theoretical—it helped shape the response to real disasters across Europe.

Evenings often brought a different challenge: leading software architecture and engineering efforts at OpenGIS, where he helped build and scale QFieldCloud—a platform empowering geospatial scientists and NGOs worldwide. He balanced usability with scientific power, always pushing toward open, accessible Earth Observation tools.

In the summer of 2024, Thanassis co-designed and mentored at the IGARSS Summer School in Athens, welcoming students from around the globe. With warmth and clarity, he taught them how to turn noisy satellite data into environmental insight. His sessions were among the most remembered—where theory met purpose.

Beyond fieldwork and programming, Thanassis was a writer. His research papers explored the intersection of AI and remote sensing, published in reputable journals and presented at international conferences.

But perhaps his most heartfelt work was in education. He organized workshops on AI in Education, helping fellow teachers harness machine learning not as a buzzword, but as a meaningful classroom tool. In spring 2025, he led a school-wide professional development series for the entire American College of Greece, where educators from every department explored what it meant to teach in the age of algorithms.

Some knew him as a scientist, others as a teacher, a mentor, or a developer. But to everyone who crossed his path, Thanassis D was someone who believed in making knowledge practical—and empowering others to do the same.

Kate is a highly accomplished English Literature and Language specialist, focusing predominantly on (I)GCSE, A-Level, and IAL pathways across the Edexcel, AQA and OCR exam boards. With over eight years of dedicated experience in the classroom and in personalised tutoring, she has established a strong reputation for elevating student performance across demanding secondary curricula. As a former Head of English at an international school, Kate possesses a thorough understanding of exam specifications, Assessment Objectives, and mark schemes. Her empathetic, student-centred approach builds deep subject confidence, nurtures critical analysis, and consistently enables learners to achieve top grades.

Lina graduated from the University of Wollongong with both a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, achieving a High Distinction average. She began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, gaining valuable real-world experience before moving into education.

Since 2004, Lina has dedicated her career to teaching Chemistry and has over 20 years of experience teaching students aged 12–18 across international school curricula. She is currently the Head of Science and Head of Chemistry at a Singapore international school, where she leads the Science department and oversees a programme that combines Cambridge and Singapore curricula.

Lina’s strongest areas of expertise are Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge AS Level, and Cambridge A Level Chemistry. Her extensive classroom and leadership experience gives her a deep understanding of the syllabus content, assessment objectives, examination requirements, and question-answering techniques needed for students to succeed in Cambridge examinations.

In addition to her extensive Cambridge experience, Lina is highly qualified and experienced in teaching Pearson Edexcel Chemistry and Singapore-Cambridge O Level Chemistry, as well as IB Diploma Chemistry (HL/SL) and AP Chemistry. Her experience across multiple international curricula allows her to adapt her teaching to different examination boards while maintaining a strong focus on the specific requirements of each syllabus.

Over more than two decades of teaching, Lina has developed an extensive collection of exam-focused resources, past-paper materials, practice questions, and revision strategies. She understands that success in Chemistry requires more than knowing the content—students must also learn how to apply concepts, interpret questions, structure answers, and respond according to the expectations of their examination board.

Lina’s teaching philosophy is centred on helping students understand the “why behind the why” rather than relying on memorisation alone. Lessons typically begin by identifying gaps in prior knowledge, followed by clear explanations and modelling, guided practice, and independent problem-solving. Students are also given targeted practice to reinforce their learning between lessons.

Because Chemistry can be highly abstract, Lina uses visual explanations, analogies, worked examples, and real-world applications to make challenging concepts easier to understand. She creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing confidence in their Chemistry abilities.

Whether a student is preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, AS or A Level Chemistry, following the Singapore Chemistry curriculum, or studying Pearson Edexcel Chemistry, Lina combines deep subject knowledge, over two decades of international-school teaching experience, current academic leadership, and exam-focused teaching to help students reach their full potential.

Outside of teaching, Lina enjoys travelling and staying active through outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and jogging.

Manish R is an elite educator with over 27 years of experience inspiring high-ability learners and shaping top-tier mathematics programs. Holding an MS in Gifted Education and a Master’s in Pure Mathematics, I perfectly bridges deep academic theory with specialized pedagogical strategies.

Core Strengths & Pillars of Success

27+ Years of Classroom Mastery: A lifelong learner dedicated to cultivating critical thinking, logical reasoning, and a passion for numbers in high school students.

Experience GCSE Physics teaching experience connect to Mathematics for GCSE A level at international boards students

Tutor GCSE A level Math courses to UK boards like AQA and OCR.

A level Math courses for international boards students with great success.

Passion-Driven Philosophy: Believes in learning through teaching, empowering students to take ownership of their education, and unlocking the maximum potential of profoundly gifted minds.

Ava has 30 years’ experience of teaching Geography and Environmental Science. She is currently teaching A and AS level Geography with both CIE and Edexcel, as well as GCSE Geography.

She worked for 15 years at one of the top schools in Hong Kong, where she taught A level, IB Geography and ESS. She has a BSc, PGCE and MPhil from Durham University, an MA from King’s College London and a PGDE from Bristol University.

Ava is a life-long learner who enjoys Geography and is always keen to help students understand the subject rather than simply learn facts. She will support you to develop your knowledge, exam technique and confidence and to achieve the best possible grade you can.

Lili is an experienced international educator specialising in IGCSE and A-Level Mandarin Chinese and Economics, with a strong combination of academic qualifications, professional teaching credentials, examiner experience, and more than 15 years of subject-specific teaching experience. She has worked in international education since 1999, teaching students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in international school environments.

For Mandarin Chinese, Lili holds a professional teaching qualification and has an academic background in Chinese Language and Literature. She has taught Chinese for more than 15 years and has extensive experience preparing students for international examinations, including IGCSE and A-Level Chinese. She has also served as a Chinese examiner in Switzerland, giving her first-hand understanding of assessment criteria, examination standards, and the skills students need to achieve strong results. Her teaching covers speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as advanced vocabulary, grammar, cultural understanding, literary analysis, academic writing and examination techniques.

For Economics, Lili holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy of Money and Development and has several years of experience teaching Economics in international school settings. She is familiar with IGCSE and A-Level Economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, economic development, data interpretation, structured responses, essay writing and examination preparation. Her academic background enables her to connect economic theory with contemporary global issues and help students develop strong analytical and evaluative skills.

Lili also holds IB Educator Certificates and has experience with the IB Diploma Programme at both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). She is familiar with IB assessment requirements, including examinations, Internal Assessments (IA), Extended Essays (EE), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). This broader international curriculum experience allows her to support students transitioning between or working across different academic systems.

Throughout her career, Lili has supported students from international schools through classroom teaching, private tutoring, and established tutoring organisations. She is particularly experienced in working with secondary and sixth-form students preparing for IGCSE and A-Level examinations.

Her teaching is highly student-centred and examination-focused. She adapts lessons to each learner’s current level, strengths, areas for development, examination board requirements, and target grades. Alongside subject knowledge, she places strong emphasis on exam technique, analytical thinking, academic writing, independent learning and confidence, enabling students to make measurable progress and work effectively towards their desired IGCSE and A-Level results.

Dexter H is an English specialist, examiner and international teacher with over a decade of experience preparing students for IB, Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson A-level English qualifications. He has worked with learners across Europe, Asia and Latin America, supporting students in developing the close analysis, essay writing and exam technique needed to succeed in demanding English courses.

Alongside his IB work, Dexter teaches Cambridge IGCSE English, Cambridge ESL and Pearson A-level English, bringing examiner training and assessment insight to each course. As a trained examiner for Cambridge IGCSE English/ESL and Pearson A-level English, he understands how assessment criteria are applied and helps students move beyond general commentary into precise, evidence-based analysis. His support covers unseen analysis, comparative writing, coursework, literary interpretation, language responses and examination technique.

Dexter’s students have consistently achieved strong results across international English qualifications, including a 100% pass rate in Cambridge and IELTS examinations. He supports students in improving predicted grades, strengthening coursework, refining analytical writing and developing the confidence needed to perform under timed examination conditions.

Dexter is an English Language A and Language B specialist, IB Examiner and Workshop Leader. He has marked official IB, IGCSE and A-Level assessments, trained teachers in the Diploma Programme and helped students approach the various assessments with confidence and clarity.

Beyond the classroom, Dexter has authored major sections of Kognity’s Language and Literature digital textbook and designed IB-aligned resources for Revision Village, two of the most widely used platforms supporting IB students around the world. His work has helped shape the learning experiences of thousands of students internationally.

Formerly Head of English at Colegio Suizo de México, Dexter brings together classroom expertise, examiner insight and curriculum leadership. Known for his structured, supportive and engaging approach, he turns complex assessment tasks into clear, practical strategies that students can apply with confidence. His aim is not only to help students achieve excellent academic results, but also to develop the independence, analytical skills and self-belief that will serve them far beyond the exam.

Hello! I am Dr. K. I have a PhD in Engineering, and I specialise in Math and Science (Physics/Chemistry) Tuition. I have successfully tutored/coached hundreds of young adults across several examination boards such as A-levels/ATAR/O-levels, CIE, IGCSE, and towards the SAT exams both via face-to-face and online modes. The background of my students vary across a wide spectrum, from neighbourhood schools to independent/international schools and even Homeschooled/Private Candidates. I am also at ease with both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners (ADHD, mild Autism etc.). One of my students topped the ATAR for physics and currently at Oxford.

I am also an ex-adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Department of Math and Science with expertise in pedogogy, androgogy and also a motivational speaker with experience running courses in JCs (High Schools)

I believe in empowering every student to do his/her best! No student has ever been turned away!